Madras High Court
WP CRL.(MD)/5176/2026 of Sathishkumar Vs The Superintendent of Police on 11 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
Dated : 11.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE P. MURUGAN
WP.CRL.(MD). No.5176 of 2026
Sathishkumar
... Petitioner
Vs.
1. The Superintendent of Police,
Thanjavur District,
Thanjavur.
2. The Inspector of Police,
Tamil University Police Station,
Thanjavur,
Thanjavur District.
... Respondents
PRAYER :- Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus or order or direction in the nature of writ to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection for Maha Kumbabishegam Festival in the Arulmigu Sri Sathakkaran, Sri Vaduvachi Amman Temple scheduled to be held on 17.09.2026 in connection with cultural events programme at night hours based on the petitioner's
representation dated 19.08.2026 & 02.09.2026.
For Petitioner : M/s.. N. Jothivel
For Respondents : Mr. D. Rajaboopathy
Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
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Heard both sides.
2. Mr. D. Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), takes notice for respondents 1 and 2.
3. The petitioner has come up with this Writ Petition to direct the respondents to grant permission and protection for Maha Kumbabishegam Festival in the Arulmigu Sri Sathakkaran, Sri Vaduvachi Amman Temple scheduled to be held on 17.09.2026 in connection with cultural events programme at night hours based on the representations dated 19.08.2026 & 02.09.2026.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that, the petitioner's representation is pending consideration before the police.
5. Since the temple festival is scheduled to be held on 17.09.2026, the respondent police is directed to take a decision on the petitioner's representation on or before 15.09.2026 and intimate the same to the petitioner forthwith.
6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. 11.09.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No
psm To
1. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.
2. The Inspector of Police, Tamil University Police Station, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
DR. P. MURUGAN, J.
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WP. CRL.(MD) No.5176 of 2026 11.09.2026